Capenhurst Puppy wins title for bravery in recovering from road accident

A brown and white springer spaniel called Puppy from Capenhurst has been awarded ChesterGates Veterinary Specialist’s acclaimed title of Pet of the Month in recognition of her incredible bravery in recovering from a fracture to her spine and hips following a road traffic accident outside her home.
Poor Puppy, who is only three years-old, had escaped from the family’s smallholding and ran out on to the road in front of a car.
Her owner Sarah Smith rushed her to her local veterinary practice who took x-rays and then immediately referred her ChesterGates Veterinary Specialists who carried out... read more

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